Effective Date: [5/9/2025]
Last Updated: [5/9/2025]

BroadcastKing (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our services via our website, applications, and communication tools (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using BroadcastKing, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide during account creation, profile setup, or service usage:

  • Identity data (name, email, phone number, postal address)
  • Profile data (profile photo, skills, work history, education)
  • Payment information (credit card details, bank account info – handled via secure third-party processors)
  • User-generated content (job descriptions, proposals, portfolios, reviews)
  • Communication data (messages between users, support requests)

b. Information We Automatically Collect

  • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device ID, operating system, geolocation, time of access
  • Analytics: click paths, bounce rates, session data, interaction logs
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies (see Section 6)

c. Information from Third Parties

  • OAuth providers (e.g., Google, Facebook)
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Marketing partners and referral programs
  • Background or identity verification services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable communication and project management between Clients and Freelancers
  • Process transactions, including escrow deposits and payouts
  • Personalize your experience and recommend relevant users or jobs
  • Enforce our terms, prevent fraud, and ensure platform integrity
  • Send service-related announcements, confirmations, and support responses
  • Deliver marketing and promotional content (you may opt out)

3. How We Share Your Information

We share personal data only as necessary:

  • Between users: profile data is visible to others based on your account type and actions
  • With service providers: for hosting, email, analytics, payment processing
  • With legal authorities: if required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety
  • During business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

We never sell your personal data to advertisers or third parties for profit.

4. Third-Party Services and Tools

Our platform integrates with third-party services:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics, Hotjar, etc.)
  • Communication tools (email clients, push notification services)
  • Cloud infrastructure (Amazon AWS, Firebase, etc.)

Each third party operates under its own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for your protection.

5. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

  • Keep you logged in and remember preferences
  • Analyze platform traffic and usage
  • Customize content and ads

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies (login, security)
  • Analytics cookies (site behavior, user flow)
  • Marketing cookies (campaign performance)

You can control cookies via browser settings or our Cookie Consent Manager.

6. Data Security

We use robust security measures to protect your personal data:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Access control and permission layers
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection
  • Periodic security audits

However, no method of transmission is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials private.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data:

  • As long as your account is active
  • As needed to fulfill services and legal obligations
  • For a period after account deletion (typically 90–180 days), unless retention is required by law

You can request early deletion by contacting us (see Section 13).

8. International Data Transfers

If you are outside of [Your Country], you understand and consent to the processing of your personal data in [Your Country] or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate, which may not offer the same level of data protection.

We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other appropriate safeguards where required by law (e.g., GDPR).

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Under GDPR (EU/EEA residents):

  • Right to access and obtain a copy of your data
  • Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to data processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

Under CCPA (California residents):

  • Right to know what data is collected and shared
  • Right to request deletion
  • Right to opt-out of data “sale” (we don’t sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

Submit requests by emailing privacy@broadcastking.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

BroadcastKing is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors. If we become aware of such activity, we will delete the account immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes via email or platform alert. Continued use of BroadcastKing after the changes go into effect means you accept the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

📧 Email: privacy@broadcastking.com